It can be easy to get caught up in the practical side of photography, particularly if you are running a business, and to lose sight of the artistic side of it. However, we all first picked up cameras because we enjoyed the creative process and the ability to express ourselves through the medium. So, how do you find success if you have devoted yourself to being an artist photographer? This insightful video essay explores the topic.
Coming to you from Ted Forbes of The Art of Photography, this great video essay explores finding success as an artist photographer. I think Forbes is on to something important in discussing happiness and fulfillment. We are conditioned to chase social media likes and followers more than ever nowadays, and sure, it can feel nice to be popular, but that sort of thing rarely provides deep and lasting fulfillment. Rather, you have to find something more meaningful and permanent that you can latch on to, likely something internal. This does not mean you can't share your work with the world, of course, but you should not feel so invested in its reception that your fulfillment hinges on it. Check out the video above for Forbes' full thoughts.
